Intentional omission to give information of offence by person bound to inform

INDIAN PENAL CODE, 1860

Section 202 - Intentional omission to give information of offence by person bound to inform

Whoever, knowing or having reason to believe that an offence has been committed, intentionally omits to give any information respecting that offence which he is legally bound to give, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both. 1. Subs. by Act 26 of 1955, s. 117 and Sch., for" transportation for life".